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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,343.07, 774,652.05 and 306,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,343.07, 774,652.05 and 306,696.08 is: 423,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,343.07 : 774,652.05 = 306,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,343.07/774,652.05 = 306,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,343.07x = 774,652.05 × 306,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,343.07x = 237,582,747,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,582,747,098.96/561,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,239.83

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